Acre Security Acquires REKS
As part of the acquisition, REKS founders Adam and Jeff Groom join Acre to drive its new AI development team.
REKS founders Adam and Jeff Groom join Acre Security as part of its new AI development team. (Photo courtesy of Acre Security)
PLANO, Texas – Global security platform provider Acre Security just announced the acquisition of access control-focused artificial intelligence solution platform REKS.
The deal “marks a significant step forward in Acre’s mission to drive innovation and redefine the future of security technology,” according to the joint announcement.
Developed by Adam and Jeff Groom, who join Acre to drive its new AI development team as director, business development, AI, and director of engineering, AI, REKS “represents a groundbreaking advancement in applying AI into security applications,” the announcement says.
REKS “empowers security professionals to interact with their systems in a smarter, more intuitive way,” according to the announcement.
Transforming Access Control with AI
REKS is developed to “understand the unique terms and operational language of access control, enabling stakeholders to obtain critical insights effortlessly,” the joint announcement says. For example, a query like, “Show me all the access denied events at the data center for the last month” delivers an instant response.
“REKS brings a new level of intelligence to access control, allowing customers to use their data in ways that make the most sense for them,” says Darren Learmonth, chief technology officer at Acre Security, in the joint announcement. “This acquisition further strengthens the enterprise nature of our platform and positions Acre as the leader in delivering AI-powered solutions.”
Why Acre Security Acquired REKS
Acre has positioned itself at the forefront of the AI-focused evolution with cloud-native ecosystem platform Acre Access Control. The integration of REKS’ AI engine “will further enhance this solution, adding greater sophistication and user-friendliness,” according to the joint announcement.
REKS is “purpose-built for the access control industry and protects the critical privacy and ownership of customer data,” the announcement says. By leveraging generative AI techniques, REKS “understands industry-specific concepts and terminology.”
“We’re thrilled to be joining Acre Security and bringing REKS to a broader audience,” says Adam Groom in the joint announcement. “Acre’s leadership in security technology and their forward-looking approach make this the perfect home for REKS. We’re excited to contribute to Acre’s vision and explore new opportunities to drive innovation in access control and beyond.”
While initially focused on access control, Acre “may explore opportunities to expand REKS’ capabilities to other aligned segments such as intrusion detection and visitor management,” according to the joint announcement. This will “enhance Acre’s ability to streamline operations across a broader range of security needs — revolutionizing how customers access and analyze data.”
Acre’s AI development “team will grow as Acre accelerates the integration of REKS into its product portfolio, delivering powerful AI-driven capabilities to customers worldwide,” the announcement says.
“We’re excited to welcome Adam and Jeff to the Acre team,” says Learmonth in the joint announcement. “Their vision and expertise will be critical as we explore the full potential of REKS and continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in security technology.”
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